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xamarin-ios · v16.4.0.23,ceb0ea3f-4db8-46b4-8dc3-8049d27c0107,3960868aa9b1946a6c77668c3f3334ee • deprecated

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Gives .NET developers complete access to iOS, watchOS, and tvOS SDK's

brew install --cask xamarin-ios
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Trust Score 1/10
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

Xamarin.iOS enables .NET developers to build native iOS, watchOS, and tvOS applications, providing comprehensive access to Apple's SDKs. It is a powerful tool for cross-platform development, allowing developers to leverage their existing .NET skills while targeting multiple Apple platforms.

Xamarin.iOS allows .NET developers to create native applications for iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Maturity: Xamarin.iOS is a mature and stable project, supported by Microsoft and widely used in the development community.

Community: While there have been some historical mentions on Hacker News, the discussions are not recent, indicating limited current community engagement.

Pros

  • + Enables cross-platform development for Apple platforms using .NET
  • + Provides full access to Apple's iOS, watchOS, and tvOS SDKs
  • + Integrates with Visual Studio for a seamless development experience

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - May require additional learning for those new to .NET

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